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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What big race did Henry's horse when we he used to race?
(a) The Florida Derby.
(b) The Arkansas Derby.
(c) The Kentucky Derby.
(d) The New York Derby.

2. What does Alec think Sun Raider looks like?
(a) Cyclone.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) Chang.
(d) The Black.

3. Why is the Captain hesitant to allow the Black on the ship when he sees him on the island?
(a) He is too wild.
(b) He is too big.
(c) He has too many horses on board.
(d) He hates horses.

4. Who does Alec hear saying "Dio Mio!" in the barn in the middle of the night on Alec's first night back home?
(a) Mrs. Dailey.
(b) Joe Russo.
(c) Tony.
(d) Henry.

5. Which racehorse is considered "the pride of the east" (138)?
(a) Cyclone.
(b) Tornado.
(c) Monsoon.
(d) Hurricane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose arm does the Black injury after Jim gets too close to him in at the track Chapter 15?

2. What does a man try to do to Alec while they are waiting to be put on lifeboats in Chapter 2?

3. What are Henry and Alec putting on the Black for the first time on April 1?

4. What does Alec do in hopes he will find water to drink when he reaches the island?

5. How is Alec awoken on the ship in the middle of the night in Chapter 2?

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